By Mark Long

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Here’s what’s making health news this morning:

FDA Warns on Antibiotic Use (WSJ): The agency set a three-year timetable for the phase-out of the drugs to spur animal growth, amid concerns people will eat meat containing antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

48% of Chicken in Small Sample Has E. Coli (New York Times): A study by the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found nearly half of 120 products purchased in 10 major cities showed the sign of fecal contamination, but food-safety experts noted the sample’s small size and that the E. Coli discovered doesn’t threaten human health.

WHO: Dementia Cases Worldwide Will Triple by 2050 (Associated Press): The World Health Organization said it expects the number of people with dementia to reach 115.4 million by 2050, as life expectancy grows and health care improves in poorer countries.

Veterans Give Contract to McKeeson (WSJ): The drug wholesaler beat out competitors AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health for the contract worth $4 billion a year to supply medicines to VA facilities.

Shift Workers ‘Risking’ Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity (BBC): A study of 21 people in a controlled environment published in Science Translational Medicine showed changes to normal sleep patterns caused the body to struggle to control blood-sugar levels, with early diabetes symptoms appearing in some participants within weeks.

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Well, you didn't lose weight buescae you stopped eating. If you were eating right and well and exercising, then you would have lost weight. But doing so many activities is really good. Only the bottle and the butter chicken has to be moderated :). Oh yeah, smiling helps sure :).@Emmy thank you. I had such trouble gaining weight when younger, and I thank my genes for letting me stay slimmer even now :).